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Chapter 190 Are you going to betray Om Messiah?
The story of the Book of Changes dates back to the time of the Horus Rebellion.

Having received Horus's promise and assistance, Calbo Hal opened the Moravik cellar.

It released unimaginable viral code, attacking the entire Mars network.

Thus, loyalty and betrayal tore apart the Mechanicus, crippling many Martian institutions.

This includes the hidden dungeon that houses the Collection of Myriad Thoughts.

A special team dispatched by Dorn and Macardo is sent to Mars with the intention of using the Variants to purify the virus code.
Unfortunately, the operation ultimately ended in failure.

The entire squad was killed in action, while Wanbiansiji escaped using a Skateland-class robot.
Later, the collection of ever-changing thoughts was acquired by loyalists who persisted in guerrilla warfare on the surface of Mars.

The two sides reached some kind of agreement.

The Cult of Change assists the Loyalists in overthrowing the Dark Mechanicus, while the Loyalists provide it with resources.

The Variants can ignore the corruption of the warp and, using its precise, cautious logic and all-encompassing properties, expel warp demons.

It created a massive mech army, inflicting heavy casualties on the Dark Mechanicus.

Unfortunately, the power of the Dark Mechanicus was too great, and even with the help of the All-Changing Minds, the loyalists were unable to reclaim Mars.

With Horus's arrival in the solar system, the blockade of Mars was broken.
Throughout the entire siege of Terra, the Empire received no further news from the Martian loyalists.
After the Horusian Rebellion ended and the loyalists reclaimed Mars, the Myriad Changes Society disappeared without a trace!
Over time, no one paid attention to whether Wanbiansiji had really been destroyed.

The missing Wanbiansiji was not destroyed, but went into hiding.

During the battle with the Dark Mechanicus,

Wanbian Siji learned of the existence of the Akashic Reader.

During a surprise attack by the Dark Mechanicus, it abandoned its mech forces.
They feigned that they had been destroyed and withdrew from the battlefield.

They then arrived at the ruins of Lava City, hoping to use the Akashic Reader to find the correct path to mechanical ascension and gain supreme wisdom.

In the Omnic War that broke out at the end of the Golden Age,

The machines possessed productivity far exceeding that of humans, yet they ultimately failed.

The reason is that humans have more imagination and can create all sorts of incredible technologies.

Most of the technology of the Golden Age was perfected by stone and iron people, but the most crucial inspiration came from humans.

This is equivalent to the Stone Golem and Iron Golem completing technology levels 1-100.

The range of 0 to 1 was created by humankind.

And often, it is precisely the transition from 0 to 1 that is key to ushering in a new era.
Besides having the advantages of imagination and the ability to easily develop new technologies,

Humanity also has the warp as a trump card.

Because omnics lack souls, they cannot comprehend the warp and can only passively endure attacks from humans who utilize psionic powers.

The Akashic Reader can access knowledge of the subspace.
Once you get your hands on this, the Collection of Ever-Changing Ideas can make up for your lack of creativity.
There is a chance to reach omniscience.

In this way, it can produce a large number of weapons of war and then rule the entire universe.

With such ambition, it brought the few remaining Domita-class mechs to the ruins of Lava City.

After a long period of time, it repaired the geothermal generator and rebuilt the core of the lava city.

After completing these tasks, it creates special frequency players to lure wild servants wandering in the wilderness, captures them, and modifies them.

The Myriad Changes Collection sent its modified servants to capture individuals with spiritual power for research on the Akashic Reader.

If you send out purely mechanical equipment, it will easily attract the attention of others.

Those wild servants don't need to worry about this problem.
After all, these wild mechs also frequently attack the Cult of Mechanics' bases and strongholds.
The mechanical servants controlled by Wanbiansiji were mixed in, and no one could detect them.

Soon, Wanbian Siji acquired psychic individuals for research purposes.
They then used neural devices to control them and began research on the Akashic Reader.

Initially, the Myriad Changes Collection did indeed acquire a great deal of knowledge from the subspace.

But it ultimately underestimated the power of the subspace.
When it tried to go further, it encountered an accident.

Any creation closely connected to the subspace will produce one kind of supernatural phenomenon or phenomenon.

Akash Reader is no exception.

It retains the will of Collier Jersey (the former mistress of Lava City), as well as the souls of those psionicists who were used as expendable resources.

When the Myriad Changes Collection and the Akashic Reader merge, stealing knowledge from the subspace...
The surviving soul seized the opportunity to merge with the ever-changing thoughts of the thinker.

Thus, Wanbian Siji fell into a dazed state, unable to control his body and the city he created.

Its original program is still running, and it will occasionally lure wild servants over to modify them or create new intelligent machines.

Until the arrival of the veterans,
"Even omnics can fail?" The veteran exclaimed, his eyes wide with disbelief.

"As it turns out, this universe is a complete mess for everyone. Anyone who wants to become omniscient is destined to fail." Wu Mou shook his head.
Other players also sighed, lamenting Wanbiansiji's bad luck, and also praising the rich details and highly creative story of Warhammer Online.
Both the Wanbiansiji and the Akashic Reader can be integrated to tell such a story.

"What should we do next?" Wu Mou asked the Great Sage. "Should we just take this metal sphere with us?"

"We need to find a way to separate them first. Moving them rashly could cause dangers such as explosions," Kaul said.

As a great sage, Caul possessed knowledge beyond imagination.
After a period of analysis and effort,

The Akashic Reader device and the Myriad Thoughts Collection were successfully separated.

The enormous metal sphere stopped glowing and disintegrated, revealing a gleaming and complex control panel.

Hundreds of psionicists were strapped to their seats, all dead, reduced to shriveled corpses.

A Rubik's Cube, revealing a gear-like structure and constantly shifting shapes, floats above the console.

Kaul walked to the control panel, connected the data cable, and exported the data from the Akash reader.

He then sealed up the relevant design concepts, drawings, and data, and handed them over to the veteran to take back and report to the emperor.

The Collection of Myriad Changes was also collected by the old bird, who planned to take it back to the Sage first.
Kaur was drooling over it, but he also understood that handing over such an ancient relic as the "Collection of Myriad Thoughts" to a sage was the best choice.

No one is sure whether this object has been corrupted.
If it becomes corrupted, that would be a terrible thing.

If you truly desire the technology of endlessly evolving ideas, simply seek guidance from a sage.

Of course, Kaul didn't come away empty-handed; he would take over the Lava City ruins and study the Akashic Reader.

After distributing the spoils, Caul left behind the first caster and the machine servant.
They then issued a task and recruited several players.
Let them stay here at the ruins.

Afterwards, he returned to the surface with the veteran players.

Kaul was going to see the Sage, whom he hadn't met since the Sage returned to the solar system.

Now that we're starting to research the Akashic Reader, we absolutely need to report it to the authorities.
While I'm at it, I'll also try to snag some freebies from Xiling.

During this time, Xiling must have acquired a lot of new technologies.

However, as soon as the group reached the surface, they were surrounded by a group of religious frigates and fighter soldiers.

Immediately afterwards, Mars's forging general, Laski, stepped forward.

His size was like a small mountain, and only the tracks and chassis of a heavy tank could move his heavy body.

"Are you going to turn against your own people and rebel?" Caul stared at Laski, his tone unfriendly.

“I’m only trying to eliminate heretics, how can that be called treason?” Laski smiled, pointing a flaming musket at Caul.

“You have violated the rules of the Mechanical Order by illegally researching dark technology, and as the Lord of Mars, it is my duty to clean house.”

Veteran players and others raised their weapons, aiming at Laski and his henchmen.

"Although you are the ruler of Mars, you had better think carefully about whether you want to offend us."

The veteran pointed the small thermobaric cannon at Laski's head. "You can kill us once, but you can't keep killing us."

“This matter is none of your concern. I can still issue missions to you,” Laski said. “I can give you ancient technological relics, build planets, and obtain the complete STC.”

These words immediately sparked discussion among the players.

"He actually used these things to test veteran cadres?"

"Oh no, I'm smitten."

"These NPCs are so intelligent; they've actually figured out how to manipulate the players."

"........."

Seeing the chosen ones waver, Caul's heart tightened.
The first caster and his servants remained below; if the chosen ones abandoned him, he would truly be alone and helpless.

“Karl is our friend, so keep your dirty thoughts to yourself,” the veteran shouted. “With us here, you won’t be able to touch a hair on his head. If you want to make a move, then try it.”

“I swear all the chosen ones will seek revenge against you, even if it means blowing Mars to pieces.”

If NPCs didn't have a life limit, experienced players would probably sell out the Great Sage and split the spoils 50/50.

But NPCs only have one life; once they die, they're gone.
Of course, we cannot betray Kaul for a few benefits.

Although Warhammer Online is just a game, many players have long regarded the NPCs in it as real people.

Hearing the veteran's words, a glimmer of warmth instantly warmed Caul's cold heart.
He decided that next time he would treat these chosen ones better, not treat them so badly, and give them more benefits.

Laski's face suddenly turned gloomy.

However, he could not ignore the threat from the Chosen Ones, after all, the Saints stood behind them.

"Fine, I give in. I won't kill you, but from now on, none of you are allowed to leave."

Laski waved his hand, and the guards and servants swarmed forward, disarming the players and putting them in restraints.

Then they were packed into transport ships and transported back to the largest foundry on Mars, the Olympus Foundry, which belonged to the Forging General.

"Should we commit suicide and use the resurrection to leave?" one player asked.

"It's probably not possible." The old bird shook his head. "I'm afraid being captured by this forging general would also be part of the mission."

"If it were just to obtain the Akashic Reader, why would the Guides be willing to give us an Aquila Medal?"

"You mean the Akashic Reader is just a hook, and being captured is the main plot?" Wu Rui's eyes widened. The veteran nodded. "If we only take the Akashic Reader, don't you think the mission is too simple?"

Wu Mou revealed a look of sudden realization.
"So, if we had agreed to conspire with Lasky to kill Kaul, the mission would have failed?"

"In that case, we might not only fail to receive a reward, but we could also be punished."

"Killing an important NPC will at least result in a temporary ban, and in serious cases, it may also involve blacklisting and deleting the account."

Upon hearing this, all the players gasped in shock.

"This is way too dark!"

"Wasn't this quest issued by the guide? How come there's such a hidden agenda?"

"........."

The veteran sighed.

"That's why this mission has such a high reward. As long as we complete it step by step, we can get a Sky Eagle Medal."

"If we are too greedy and cause the death of an important NPC, the mission will naturally fail, and we will have to accept the corresponding punishment."

Upon hearing this explanation, the players realized that the Eagle Medal wasn't so easy to obtain.

The veteran player posted the relevant mission information in the player chat channel, which immediately sparked a heated discussion.

"This operations team is such a rip-off!!"

"The veteran almost fell into a trap, and now he's sweating buckets!"

"Everyone should be careful when doing tasks in the future, the official team has a lot of tricks up its sleeve."

"It seems this game is determined to follow the Emperor's path, so everyone should prioritize the interests of humanity and the Emperor when making decisions."

"........."

The players discussed it amongst themselves, deciding they would be more careful in the future.
We must avoid falling into this trap.

At the same time, they also complained about the terrible operations and planning.

High-reward tasks can be traps; if you fall into one, you're doomed.

the other side,
Inside the palace.

A sneeze!

A sneeze!

Qin Yun, who was meeting with the assassin mentor Fadix, sneezed several times, and his nose felt itchy and sore.

"Are you catching a cold, Your Majesty?"

Fadix asked with concern.

"No, it's probably just that someone's been talking about it." Qin Yun waved his hand. "Let's continue our conversation..."

Before he could finish speaking, an electronic voice came from a nearby communicator.

The previously invited guests have arrived.

The court representative, Ers, and Judge Galen, who had been investigating the Fifth Fleet incident for Qin Yun,

In addition, there was Trajan, the commander of the Imperial Guard.

To maintain secrecy, Qin Yun used private communications to contact them, ensuring that no one knew about the conspiracy.

After obtaining Qin Yun's permission, Trajan, Erz, and Galen each used different teleportation devices to enter Qin Yun's office.

There are too many informants outside, so they can only use this method to ensure that nothing goes wrong and that the secrets are not leaked.

The Imperial Guard Commander and the two Inquisitors immediately became wary upon seeing the Grand Assassin Instructor.

After all, who doesn't know the reputation of the Assassin's Court?

"Lower your guard, Fadix is ​​our ally."

Qin Yun revealed Fadix's identity to Trajan, Erz, and Galen, and shared the information Fadix had given them.

They were stunned when they learned of the people's conspiracy.

"These lunatics are too audacious, actually trying to launch an armed coup?" Even the usually calm commander of the Imperial Guards spoke with anger.

"We must deal with them promptly."

“No.” Qin Yun shook his head. “This is a perfect opportunity. They want me to temporarily step down from Terra’s management, so I’ll step down first and expose them all.”

Qin Yun explained his plan in detail, causing the others to frown.
"Sage, if we allow the rebels to control such a powerful force in Terra, won't things go wrong? If the situation gets out of control, the entire Terra will be controlled by the traitors." Ers asked the question that the others most wanted to ask.

"If I didn't have absolute certainty, how could I dare to do such a thing!"

"If things get worse, I can mobilize more than two thousand Astartes in a matter of minutes to quell the chaos created by the rebels!"

"Two thousand Astartes?" Trajan's eyes widened.

Okay, they were definitely overthinking it.

Two thousand Chosen Ones of Astartes are enough to solve all the problems caused by the rebels.

Qin Yun discussed the details with the group, including how to lure the traitors out, how to guide the situation, and how to make targeted preparations.

“Why not tell the Speaker and the other loyal High Lords?” Ers asked.

"There's no need. Not everyone knows how to be a perfect actor," Qin Yun shook his head.
"Let them remain ignorant. Only in this way will their fear and confusion be real when a crisis breaks out, and only then will the enemy be confident that everything is under their control."

"Only by making the enemy complacent can we strike a fatal blow and completely eliminate this cancer of conservatives."

As soon as Qin Yun finished speaking, two golden light screens appeared out of thin air.

[Task: Retrieve the Collection of Ever-Changing Thoughts]
……

Rewards: A large amount of Faith, Thinker 2.0 technology (this technology optimizes the algorithm while preventing machines from gaining self-awareness)

[Task Received: Akash Reader]
……

Rewards: A large amount of Faith Points, Lighthouse 3.0 technology (this technology allows players to identify items without returning to the shrine, simply by connecting to the Lighthouse network, which is very convenient).

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Goodness, Emperor is performing consistently well as always; they came right away just by smelling the aroma.

To be fair, these two technologies offer pretty good features.
The Thinker 2.0 technology, if widely adopted, could optimize the current Thinker system and increase its computing power.
Combined with the super brain developed by the MC Dynasty, humanity will regain the computing power it had before the Omnic Crisis.

At that time, beating up the little Titanium Clan will not be a dream.

Lighthouse 3.0 adds an online authentication function for players, making it more convenient for them.

It seems it's time to activate the Mech God avatar and take a trip to Mars, while also feigning serious injury to lure out those traitors.

"I will temporarily go to Mars and announce to the outside world that I am seriously injured and will not see anyone for the time being. Terra is in your hands for now."

Qin Yun gave Trajan, Fadix, Erz, and Garen their final instructions, then let them leave, secretly preparing to deal with the traitor.

He then activated his Mech God avatar and used 'Descent' to travel directly to the Olympus Foundry on Mars.
…………

Mars,

Olympus Foundry
This massive casting furnace complex covers an entire area of ​​the Martian surface.

Towering manufacturing plants, refineries, workers' quarters, machine shops, and final assembly hangars stand tall.

This colossal manufacturing nest city is home to billions of followers of the God of Machines.

They were born here, grew up here, worked here, raised their offspring here, and then died here.

More than 99.99999% of its members never left this magnificent manufacturing nest city in their entire lives.

"Under my management, Mars Pix achieved another 0.00124% improvement last month, which is quite an achievement for such a behemoth whose efficiency has been pushed to the limit."

Laski boasted to Kaul about his achievements.
"You might as well build another factory; that would increase output even more."

Kaul's blunt words immediately displeased Laski.

He toyed with the exploding musket, his gaze dark and gloomy.
After thinking for a while, he put the musket away.

Those chosen ones are fiercely protecting this guy; if he makes a move, it will inevitably cause a lot of trouble. Let's imprison him for now.
Let's talk about it after things are settled in Terra.

Having just returned to the Temple of Omniscience, built of black marble and adamant gold,
Laski hasn't decided where to lock these people up yet.

The change happened suddenly.

The machine, which had been running smoothly, suddenly became excited and its efficiency became incredibly high.
The mechanical sounds rose in pitch and blended into a beautiful melody.

Countless whispers arose,

They sang the name and deeds of the God of Truth, the Lord of All Hosts.
Countless screens flickered.

Then a name composed of golden flames was sketched out.
Countless machine spirits chanted the same name in unison.
+++Ommiscia+++
One voice, and countless voices, echoed simultaneously in the mind of the Lord of Mars, flowing through his sea of ​​logical data.

"Praise Him, sing His praises, submit to Him, fear Him, love Him..."

A golden light appeared before Laski.

As bright as the sun, it illuminated the entire Temple of Omniscience, and the entire Olympus foundry.
A divine figure slowly emerged from the light.

Those who should have been absolutely loyal to the Lord of Mars—the Guardians and fighter soldiers—knelt down, offering their eternal loyalty to the newcomers.

Countless believers looked up at the radiant temple and couldn't help but shed tears.

"Do you intend to betray the great Ommes, the god of all machines, who holds all the truth of the world?"

The figure in the golden light spoke to Laski.

P.S.: I've completed my daily goal of 10,000 words. I'll continue tomorrow. I'll pay off my debts when I'm feeling better.

(End of this chapter)